Occurred Nov 13, 2026, 4:10:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 14, 2026, 2:31:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 14, 2026, 2:31:16 AM UTC

Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.600°N, 91.550°W — Near Fordoche, LA, United States

A satellite observation recorded a dense smoke area near Fordoche, Louisiana. The source describes smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Fordoche, Louisiana, United States

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It documents a satellite-observed smoke area without providing a ground-level air-quality reading or health warning.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 30.600°N, 91.550°W — Near Fordoche, LA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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